CVE-2008-4723: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-4723: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Mozilla Firefox 3.0.1 through 3.0.3 allow remote att...

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Mozilla Firefox 3.0.1 through 3.0.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an ftp:// URL for an HTML document within a (1) JPG, (2) PDF, or (3) TXT file. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 20:57 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Firefox browser issue where a crafted FTP link could cause script or HTML injection in Firefox 3.0.1 through 3.0.3. The source record explicitly says the provenance is unknown and details come only from third-party information, so treat the technical claim cautiously. Exposure is likely limited to environments still running Firefox 3.0.1 through 3.0.3 and allowing users to open untrusted ftp:// URLs. Modern browser fleets are unlikely to be affected, but legacy systems, archives, kiosks, or unmanaged hosts should be checked. Low urgency for most organizations unless legacy Firefox is still present. The practical task is asset validation, not emergency response, because the record lacks severity scoring, confirmed exploitation, and primary vendor detail. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for Firefox 3.0.1 through 3.0.3.; Check Mozilla or vendor guidance for supported remediation history.; Remove or upgrade unsupported Firefox installations where found..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 11:59 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 23, 2008, 21:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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